Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2016
Media investigations have raised claims of rorting and double-dipping in the government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Rio relocating offshore funds
Rio Tinto says it is moving its money away from tax-dodging offshore havens.
Concern Canberra can't keep up
Experts say Canberra does not have enough water storage and supply to sustain future residents.
Waste dump plans unpicked
A scientific review has found that the economic benefits of South Australia's nuclear waste storage proposal are based on shaky assumptions and may be unethical.
Delays cost big as opponents dig in
Economic analysts say delays to major projects will cost Queensland $3.9 billion over the next decade.
Asbestos survey extended
A major survey of health concerns of people in Mr Fluffy houses has been extended.
Coal cuts life short for millions
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says coal power leads to about 6.5 million premature deaths per year.
Poles protected by $620 mil effort
Authorities say there should be a much lower fire risk following a $620 million upgrade of wooden power poles in WA.
Big bill volleyed at Volkswagen
Insiders say the Volkswagen Group will pay more than $US10 billion ($13.3 billion) over its emissions scandal.
Telstra taking hold of mine automation
Telstra is looking to acquire the minesite network firm CBO Telecommunications.
Gas extraction greened by CO2
Adding carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of water to fracking fluids could improve the efficiency of gas extraction, new reports say.
Miners set eyes on sea
Mining companies and other major industrial players are getting into marine science.
NSW pipe plan slammed
The NSW Government has already been criticised for its new plan to fix Broken Hill’s water issues.
Voices missed as Feds storm North
The Federal Government is rushing to develop northern Australia, but ignoring...
Key mine firms face credit hits
Analysts say Australia's mining contractors are facing credit downgrades by several ratings agencies.
Skills switch could leave labour lagging
ANZ has warned that Australia’s shift to a services economy could create a skilled labour shortage by 2030.
ACS wants NBN and cyber security boost
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) says a faster National Broadband Network needs to be delivered.
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Fight sparked on gas giant
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
F-35s finally taking to skies
The Australian Government may finally get to see the F-35 stealth fighter next month.